Get the jump on your New Year’s resolutions in this week’s photo challenge.
By As I write, a winter storm — with 70km winds and driving snow — rages outside. You’d never know that we had the warmest fall on record with temperatures well above average, and on the day this photo was taken, sunshine that revealed a bright horizon.
In this image, nature — in the form of bent prairie grass — is actually pointing directly at the far shore, where the fog is lifting from the water. It’s saying, “Look ahead! How will you make the best of this beautiful day?” I love how it allowed me not only to enjoy a lovely moment, but also to shift my perspective to the future.
Photo by Mike Stevens
This week, we’re challenging you to think ahead and show your work in a representative photo. If you set New Year’s resolutions, give them some thought a few weeks early. If resolutions aren’t your style, show us something that you want to achieve — it could be setting a new goal, making plans, or even tackling that pile of laundry waiting by the washer. The goal is to get out of the busy “now,” and imagine your new horizon. Go!
Lovely shot and a very open challenge! Cold here, too, with more snow in the offing.
janet
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will be back and head to a new horizon
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Sun
breaking thru patterned iron
breaking to a new horizon
Happy Human Rights Day everyone!
at:
https://marichulambino.com/2016/12/10/weekly-photo-challenge-new-horizon/
with free streaming music “Believe” Josh Groban
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I have seen our new horizon… now we must work on rigging the sails to get us moving in that direction! 😉
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What an open challenge….I have not thought about the New Year’s resolutions yet, but I hope that I can develop my photography skills and that I can shoot even more in new places and locally as well. My go this weekend is from Copenhagen.
http://wp.me/p3gqMf-Bz
Happy weekend!
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What a great shot, @petrus! I love how the lines envelop the human subjects.
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It will be the same horizon but a new existence – I hope!
https://insellos.wordpress.com/2016/12/10/weekly-photo-challenge-new-horizon/
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That’s a lovely view.
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This is an excellent challenge! Can it be posted any time on Fridays?
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Thank you! Please don’t feel pinned down to posting on Fridays — the challenge runs all week until a new challenge is posted each Friday and you’re welcome to post on any day of the week that suits you.
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This is such a stunning image, with a lot to hold the viewer’s eye and contemplate
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Thank you so much — I’ll pass your kind words on to the photographer (my husband).
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Love Seagrass
Time to think ahead we sure can’t stay in one place https://piecesofstarlight.wordpress.com/2016/12/09/wpc-a-look-at-new-horizons/
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Sometimes, horizons change because a new direction is taken. I have to keep heading onward with integrity nevertheless. “We’re not out of the woods yet”, but now that I live in the woods, I’m finding that’s where new life always springs out from under the decay. Here’s my illustration: https://scillagrace.com/2016/12/09/weekly-photo-challenge-new-horizons/
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Wow — gorgeous shot of the fog. Lovely work!
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Thanks, Krista! I appreciate your visit!
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I love your work!
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Happy Friday, everyone! 🙂
Here is mine: http://stenoodie.com/2016/12/09/weekly-photo-challenge-new-horizon/
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A beautiful photo, Mike, and a great theme, Krista!
Here’s my entry: https://figmentsofadutchess.com/2016/12/09/photo-challenge-new-horizon/
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Thank you Marion — I’ll share your kind words! Oh what it would be like to get out on that boat right now in your photo. So peaceful.
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The sky shinning bright with its view like a new horizon
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New Horizon ~ Photo Challenge | Making and Marking
https://makingandmarking.com/2016/12/09/new-horizon-photo-challenge/
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The bus’ colors really suit that sunset — nicely done.
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Hello, I love this, it is beautifully put awesome.
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Great topic! Looking forward to selecting an image to fit the challenge.
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It’s a good idea to change the perspective to the future.
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That’s a different one! https://castelsarrasin.wordpress.com/2016/12/09/a-new-horizon-weekly-photo-challenge/
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Thank you for the challenge! I accept. You’re beautiful photo of the water is like a sigh of relief. Your description of the storm has me dreaming of cold snowy days, a blazing fire and no place to go. I’m a Minnesota girl living in Southern California. Hmmmm.
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We see new horizons every day when dealing with six daughters – http://wp.me/p3CFsE-3kz
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Wow, six daughters! I love the inquisitive look on your squirrel’s face.
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I feel the way he looks – something new is always showing up…
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New Horizon – perfect idea for the week ahead and.. New Year as well! Cheers.
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Wonderful photo! I’m not a good writer, but I’ll try to do something 🙂
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Here is my horizon, happy weekend everyone! https://pilvipouta.wordpress.com/2016/12/10/new-horizon-the-daily-post/
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Krista… Thanks for getting me to think past today. So busy it’s difficult to break the habit! Have a great weekend!
https://graphicrealestate.wordpress.com/2016/12/09/photo-challenge-new-horizon/
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Ah, thanks! The photo at twilight of the tree lit by the sunset is my favorite of yours, Joe. I love that half light as darkness starts to fall.
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Such a lovely vista, Krista. Wishing you a very happy festive season 🙂
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It is, I am so fortunate. A very festive season to you, too!
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Great image Mike Stevens! Great read Krista!
Bent prairie grass? ^.^
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That bent prairie grass is on shore, but it looks as though it’s pointing out over the water, toward the opposite shore. It’s on the right side of the frame. (Thanks for the kind words!)
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Awesome, love it much love Poetry Inspired: http://poetryinspired.com 😎🌲🎆
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3 Horizons in one picture – pick your favourite 🙂 https://fotorichter.wordpress.com/2016/12/09/neuer-horizont-new-horizon/
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So lovely…
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Beautiful theme Krista, I loved it.
Here’s my take on it: https://antimuseum.com/2016/12/09/horizon-saint-michaels-mount/
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Thank you! Of your photos, my favorite is the one of the steps walking off toward the sunset. They do such a nice job of leading the eye.
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